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In colonial Pennsylvania, women may have experienced more social and religious equality compared to other colonies primarily because
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A women greatly outnumbered men there.women greatly outnumbered men there.
B equality of men and women is a key belief of the Quakers.equality of men and women is a key belief of the Quakers.
C William Penn was known to get advice on governing from his wife.William Penn was known to get advice on governing from his wife.
D many of the occupations in Pennsylvania did not involve physical labor.

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The best answer to the question is:

B equality of men and women is a key belief of the Quakers.

In colonial Pennsylvania, the Quaker influence played a significant role in promoting more social and religious equality for women compared to other colonies. Quakers believed in the inherent equality of all people, regardless of gender, which allowed women to take on more active roles in religious and community life.